Jeff Blay
Journalism grad from St. Catharines, ON, Canada. Newfoundland heritage. Passionate about hockey whether it's junior or pro. News junkie and literature fanatic. Sun Media Reporter, The Hockey News intern, former Media Relations with the Ontario Hockey League's (OHL) Niagara IceDogs, contribute to an OHL radio show called In the O Radio (www.intheoradio.com), and write prospect features for Andy Strickland's TrueHockey.com. Follow @JeffBlay on Twitter.
Author's Posts
The Next Ones – Ty Rattie - NHL 2011 Draft Prospect Profile: ‘Rattie’ to Go
June 13th, 2011 Please “Click Here” for “Notes Up Front” and the “Legend” for various topics covered below in my “Live Updated” NHL 2011 Draft Preview article – The Next Ones. Ty Rattie Date of birth: Feb. 5, 1993 Place of birth: Airdrie, Alta. Ht: 5.11 Wt: 170 Shoots: R Position: Left Wing NHL Draft Eligibility:...
NEW: New York Rangers agree to terms with Niagara IceDogs graduate Jason Wilson
May 12th, 2011 NEW YORK - New York Rangers president and general manager Glen Sather announced that the team has agreed to terms with 21-year-old forward Jason Wilson, who played the 2011 season with the Ontario Hockey League's Niagara IceDogs. In 64 games with the IceDogs, Wilson recorded 18 goals and 25 assists for 43 points, while also...Tie Domi's Son Max Turning Heads In Future Watch
Tie Domi was known mostly for his fighting abilities and physical play throughout junior career and tenure in the NHL. Unlike his father, Tie’s son, Max Domi, is creating quite the buzz among scouts and fans alike as being one of the most promising, young offensive talents available in this year’s OHL Priority Draft and for future...
San Jose Sharks: Prospects Report
April 25th, 2011 Here is an update on what I believe to be the San Jose Sharks Top 10 prospects, currently playing in major junior or the NCAA. These reports are based on what I have seen from each of these players this season, as well as what several different scouts have said on each individual's play. There may be a few prospects missing from this...
If you think Sean Avery is bad...
March 21st, 2011 Amidst the aftermath of the most recent Matt Cooke head shot, I got thinking of a time when Sean Avery was the most hated player in the NHL because of his careless comments about his former girlfriend, Elisha Cuthbert (directed towards her current partner, Dion Phaneuf) when he was a member of the Dallas Stars. People were so...
Head shots not only an issue in the NHL...
March 18th, 2011 Several suspensions have been levied in the National Hockey League following the recent General Managers meeting held in Boca Raton, Fla. Dany Heatley of the San Jose Sharks was suspended two games for taking an elbow to Dallas Stars forward Steve Ott (Video: Heatley Elbow on Steve Ott), while Boston Bruins rookie Brad Marchand...
